This easy route, a continuation of the cycling trail from Passau to Vienna, winds its way along the Danube between the two important European cities of Vienna and Budapest. These two cities hold the legacies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the form of exquisite and impressive architecture.
The route goes through Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, the historically significant towns of Gyor and Esztergom, and the fascinating town of Szentendre, full of churches, galleries, and art, on its way to Hungary. This is another truly spectacular ride, suited to relaxed cyclists with a rich appreciation for human and European heritage, and rests in beautiful hotels. Note: This trip is easily preceded with the Austrian ride from Passau to Vienna, for a seamless two week downstream experience. Please ask if you are interested.
2007 Groups: Jul 1-8; Aug 5-12; Aug 26-Sep 2. Tour starts: Vienna, Austria, 3:00pm day 1. Tour finish: Budapest, Hungary, approximately 9:00am, day 8. Route Notes: A downstream, essentially downhill ride, primarily on level riverside terrain. Total distance is 355km (210 miles).
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Vienna. Meet in Vienna. Lodging: Hotel Schweizerhof, Vienna or Hotel zur Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna.
Day 2: Vienna to Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. 55km/34 mi. Lodging: Pension Riedmüller, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg or Kurzentrum Ludwigstorff, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.
Day 3: Bad Deutsch-Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyarovar (60 km/38 miles). Today’s ride brings you briefly through Slovakia via Bratislava with its historical old town centre. Then it’s on to Hungary, where the days ride finishes in Mosonmagyarovar. This town is located in the meanders of a small river coming off and following the Danube. Lodging: Hotel Panorama, Mosonmagyarovar or Solaris Hotel és Apartmanház, Mosonmagyarovar.
Day 4: Mosonmagyarovar – Gyor. 45 km/28 mi. The ride between Mosonmagyarovar and Gyor winds its way through farming pastures. The cycling route is broken up by small, farming towns. The destination of today‘s route is the city of Gyor. This town, originally a Hungarian stronghold from A.D.900, has also a superb cathedral from the 12th century. Lodging: Hotel Klastrom, Gyor or Hotel Kalvaria, Gyor or Hotel Baross, Gyor.
Day 5: Gyor - Tata 60 km/38 mi. Cycling not far from the Danube's river flow in this rustic, farming landscape, you will finish in the town of Tata, situated on Lake Tatal. Lodging: Hotel Kristály, Tata or Hotel Penta Lux, Tata.
Day 6: Tata - Esztergom 55 km/34 mi. Today the route goes through forested landscape with an ascent to cover but after that it is a straight run to to Esztergom. This town has an immense cathedral, the largest in Hungary, dating from 1822, which incorporates an earlier, renaissance church from the 16th century. Lodging: Alabardos Panzio, Esztergom;
Day 7: Esztergom - Budapest 65 km/41 mi. Cycling along the Danube river valley gets you to the small town of Visegrad. Continue on to the town of Szentendre with its many churches, galleries and arts, and the opportunity to visit the river island of the same name. This town is really a gem of the tour. Finally you finish in Budapest. This magnificent city, once a centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasts incredible architecture and its thriving centre offers many things to do. After helping arrange your transport for tomorrow morning, your guides will leave this evening. Lodging: Budapest.
Day 8: Budapest. Independent sightseeing around Budapest.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- Guided Cost: C$ 3395 (US$ 2995) pp. dbl. (7 nights, 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, luggage handling, van & guide support, maps, route notes & GPS*, and value added tax)
- Self-Guided Cost: C$ 2195 (US$ 1945) pp. dbl. (7 nights, 7 breakfasts, luggage handling, maps, route notes & GPS*, and value added tax)
- Bike Rental: Lightweight TREK hybrid bikes equipped with Shimano Deore: C$ 175 (US$ 145)
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